Smith County, Texas

Smith County District Clerk

One candidate is tracked for Smith County District Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gaye Boynton. Candidate information follows official Smith County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: Gaye Boynton won over incumbent Penny Clarkston 67.12%-32.88% for the Republican nomination; no Democrat filed, so Boynton is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the Tyler Morning Telegraph's coverage of the county's canvass.

What this office does

County clerk. The county clerk keeps the county board's official records and minutes and, depending on the state, issues marriage licenses, business filings and vehicle registrations. In many states the county clerk also runs elections: voter registration, ballots, polling places and the certification of local results.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Gaye Boynton

Republican

Top priorities

Plans a deliberate, phased approach to office efficiency, tracking what works before making changes
Supports the office's planned transition to the new county courthouse

Per the Tyler Morning Telegraph.

Biography

Gaye Boynton is a certified paralegal with about 40 years of experience in law, including 28 years at a Tyler law firm, who was appointed Smith County District Clerk in March 2026. She has served as president of the Tyler Area Association of Legal Professionals, per the Tyler Morning Telegraph. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Smith County District Clerk in 2026?

When is the Smith County District Clerk election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Smith County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Smith County Commissioner, Precinct 4 Smith County Criminal District Attorney Smith County Clerk See all 13 Smith County races

Candidate profiles

Gaye Boynton, full profile Official Texas election office